Hefei travel guide — where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in Hefei, Anhui, China.
Hefei cooking belongs to Anhui (Hui) cuisine, which favours braising, stewing and mountain ingredients, with a lighter, more lake-and-river accent than neighbouring Sichuan or Jiangsu. The city's signature dishes include Luzhou roast duck, Lu's-style stewed chicken, Hefei-style beef noodles and Feixi old-hen soup. Chaohu Lake supplies whitebait and shrimp. The main eating districts are Suzhou Road and Anqing Road around the old city, Sanxiaokou for late-night snacks, and the malls of Baohe and Shushan districts for chains and international food. Most local restaurants are listed on Dianping and Amap, and small shops often lack English menus, so a screenshot of the Chinese dish name is the practical tool. Prices below are quoted in CNY with approximate USD.
Top restaurants
Handpicked picks for the best dining experiences.
Luzhou Roast Duck Shop (Suzhou Road)
Popular Anhui (Luzhou roast duck) restaurant in Hefei.
Known for: Luzhou roast duck and baked shaobing-style pastries; one of the local dishes named among Hefei's four signature dishes
107 Suzhou Road, Luyang District, Hefei, Anhui 230061
Luzhou Taitai (Suzhou Road)
Popular Anhui / Hefei local restaurant in Hefei.
Known for: Local-favourite Hefei chain serving typical Luzhou cuisine; a little spicy for some foreign visitors. Website lztt.cn
Suzhou Road (Plus Code V77Q+9WJ), Luyang District, Hefei, Anhui 230061
Luzhou Taitai Food Kitchen (Changjiang Middle Road)
Popular Anhui / Hefei local restaurant in Hefei.
Known for: Changjiang Middle Road branch of the Luzhou Taitai chain. Website lztt.cn
399 Changjiang Middle Road, Luyang District, Hefei, Anhui 230061
Donglaishun
Popular Chinese restaurant in Hefei.
Known for: Chinese restaurant in central Luyang District
Anqing Road (Plus Code V77P+CJM), Luyang District, Hefei, Anhui 230061
Tongqinglou Restaurant (Maanshan Road)
Popular Chinese restaurant in Hefei.
Known for: Multi-branch Hefei Chinese restaurant. Website tongqinglou.cn
Maanshan Road (Plus Code V832+859), Baohe District, Hefei, Anhui 230002
Tongqinglou Restaurant (Funan Road / Mengcheng Road)
Popular Chinese restaurant in Hefei.
Known for: Multi-branch Hefei Chinese restaurant, noted for pleasant ambiance. Website tongqinglou.cn
Funan Road and Mengcheng Road junction, Luyang District, Hefei, Anhui 230041
Huangshan Mountain Anhui Cuisine Restaurant
Popular Anhui (Hui cuisine) restaurant in Hefei.
Known for: Anhui regional cooking in the Luyang District
Yijing Road (Plus Code V7MC+C68), Luyang District, Hefei, Anhui 230041
Liuji Stretched Noodle Restaurant
Popular Hand-pulled noodles restaurant in Hefei.
Known for: Hand-pulled noodle specialist
Yicang Lane, Luyang District, Hefei, Anhui 230041
Restaurants by cuisine
Browse picks grouped by cuisine type.
Sichuan
Chongqing Laozajiang Noodle Restaurant
Known for: Spicy Chongqing-style noodles
Honggang Road (Plus Code R6GP+X7W), Shushan District, Hefei, Anhui 230071
789 Chongqing Hotpot
Known for: Chongqing-style hotpot in central Luyang
Qinlao Lane (Plus Code V77W+F97), Luyang District, Hefei, Anhui 230002
Chinese
Fengbozhuang (Sanxiaokou Branch)
Known for: Chinese restaurant near the Sanxiaokou commercial area
Yonghong Road (Plus Code V75F+M73), Luyang District, Hefei, Anhui 230061
Coffee And Pub Food
Shipyard Cafe
Known for: Long-running expat pub with imported beers
Shuguang Road (Plus Code R7WH+73H), Baohe District, Hefei, Anhui 230022
Japanese
Ajisen Ramen (Changjiang West Road)
Known for: Japanese chain known for pork-broth ramen. Website ajisen.com.cn
Changjiang West Road (Plus Code V63C+WQ5), Shushan District, Hefei, Anhui 230039
Rice Noodles
Wang Renhe Rice Noodles
Known for: Rice noodle shop on Feixi Road
Feixi Road (Plus Code R7R6+837), Shushan District, Hefei, Anhui 230039
Vietnamese
Yum Yum Vietnam Flavor Restaurant
Known for: Vietnamese dishes using fresh ingredients; a change from Anhui cooking
Pihe Road (Plus Code V733+RG6), Shushan District, Hefei, Anhui 230038
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Street food
Local flavours at affordable prices.
Food markets
Where locals shop and graze.
Sanxiaokou Food Street
Dense lanes of snack stalls and small restaurants around the old Sanxiaokou intersection, busy from late afternoon into the night with skewers, noodles and local pastries.
Huaihe Road Pedestrian Street
Old commercial street with snack shops and time-honoured Anhui food brands beside the Li Hongzhang Former Residence.
Suzhou Road Roast Duck Shops
A cluster of Luzhou roast duck and local cuisine restaurants, including Luzhou Taitai and the Luzhou Roast Duck Shop.
Dining etiquette & tips
Navigate the local food scene confidently.
Search the Chinese name on Dianping (大众点评) or Amap (高德地图); many shops appear only in Chinese.
Alipay or WeChat Pay is standard; link an international card before arriving, and carry some cash as a backup.
Luzhou-style dishes can be slightly spicy; ask for less chilli (少辣, shǎo là) if needed.
Roast duck shops often sell out by early evening; go at lunch or before 6:00 PM.
Tea and tissues on the table are sometimes charged; check the bill and ask before accepting extras.
Food budget guide
What to expect at different price points.
| Level | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | ¥50-90 (~$7.50-13) per day: noodle shops, breakfast stalls and street snacks | Street food, local eateries, and simple restaurants. |
| Mid-range | $15-40/meal | Sit-down restaurants with good service and varied menus. |
| Upscale | $40+/meal | Fine dining, international cuisine, and premium experiences. |